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329 child care providers are listed in Costa Mesa, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Costa Mesa, CA

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Marslina M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Available Monday, Thursday, Friday, And Saturday Nights. Experienced In Child Care

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I started the neighborhood babysitter gig when I was 12. Throughout the years I have gained a lot of experience. My jobs have ranged from an away camp counselor to the youth fitness/ daycare instructor at my local Country Club. I have CPR training from when I was a swim instructor. I transferred from a community college in...
Marslina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marslina was a wonderful sitter. She was responsible, reliable and took great care of my kids. They looked forward to her coming over. She engaged with them, played, built forts, took them to the park. A move made it so that we could no longer have her babysit...

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Delaney H.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a caregiver who's passionate about creating a safe and exciting atmosphere for the children in my care. With over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages, I've gained the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones. My friendly and creative personality...
Delaney can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Delaney is an incredibly nurturing individual! She is compassionate and communicative all while prioritizing moral values. Delaney is structured but still understands the value of fun when it comes to the care she gives. She was a pleasure to meet and work with. "

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Cristina T.


Costa Mesa, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny and Caregiver. Child CPR and Child First Aid Trained.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love kids, and my experience includes: changing diapers, bathing, meal preparation, strolls to the park, walk, toy time, play time, reading, learning, nap time, laundry for children, keeping children room clean and sanitary. Also adult and pet caregiver. Laundry, cleaning, cooking, shopping, pet and house sitting.
Cristina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cristina was an AMAZING part of our daughter's life! We couldn't recommend her enough to anyone looking for someone to watch and care for their child. We will always consider Cristina a part of our family and are extremely grateful for the years she spent with our...

Armando B.

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Ashley S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$35-40/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced CFD Major/ Child Development Professional

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Ashlee and I have been working in childcare for the last 10 years as a professional nanny, tutor, and educator. As an undergraduate student at SDSU, I completed a program in Early Childhood Development, gaining extensive knowledge and experience caring for children ages 0-5 years old. Besides working as a...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashlee is absolutely incredible. She started caring for my son when he was 7 mos. old. He is now 18 mos. and loves her like she is a part of the family. She spent 6 mos. watching him full time while I was working and we are lucky to still have her help us part time...

Jeni J.

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Miriam E.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Pre School Teacher/ Nanny care taker

I'm a mother the two kids 23and 13 years old. I'm a Certified Preschool Teacher for more than 20 years, I'm also certified in CPR. Currently working as a private nanny for 3 years. My schedule its Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. I don't mind light driving and meal prep . I love animals. Speak English and Spanish. I...
Miriam can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Miriam has been part of our crew for almost 4 years and has been an extension of the family with our two littles. She is so loving and pours her heart and soul into making sure the little ones are taken care of. We are going to miss her dearly as we transition to...

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Andrea M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With18 Years Of Experience (Newborn- Highschool Age Children)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm Andrea & have cared for children and adults for 18 years. I cater to families as a day & overnight nanny during 6-14 hour shifts. I assist with postpartum confinement /quarantine period. I have a decade of experience as a behavioral interventionist in OC school districts. I've nannied for newborns, multiples & children with...
Andrea can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Very good smile and friendly caregiver. Very helpful and go with the flow. Babies love smiling faces. Andrea is the one who provides positive vibes. She is experienced and willing to share techniques. My newborn baby was in good hands. Andrea also care with love."

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Lulit K.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a nanny with 7+ years of professional childcare experience. My classroom and nanny experience both range from full time infant care to teaching groups of 1-2-year-olds, 3-5-year-olds, and middle school-aged children. I can help with planning daily activities, baby milestones, meal prep, housekeeping and transportation....
Lulit can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lulu watched our 7 month old son for three days last week and was an excellent caregiver. She gained our trust very quickly and was very active in playing with our baby. Will use her everytime we're in CA and she is available. "

Tiffany W.

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Jessie V.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable, Attentive And Nanny!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello there, My name is Jessie and I have a background in early childhood development and have around 10 years experience. I have had the privilege of caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. My approach is centered around fostering a warm and supportive atmosphere where children can thrive emotionally,...
Jessie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She loves her job as well as the children she takes care of, super reliable and trustworthy when it comes to making sure she gets the job done correctly!"

Jessica M.

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Raegan M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25/hr12 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I take pride in creating a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for children. My passion for caring for children developed through my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting their lives. With over seven years of experience, I'm...
Raegan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Raegan is great with my 5 month old and he adores her! We will be using her regularly."

Brooke M.

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Ashley M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am a 23-year-old university student who loves interacting with and caring for children! I am bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish and love to teach children some Spanish. I have 4 years of experience of being a babysitter, as well as experience with my own 2 younger sisters. Also, I was apart of the Costa...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ashley was referred to me by a friend of mine. She has been watching my 3 year old daughter since she was 1 and we both love her and her family. My daughter loves going to Ashley's house for the weekend which is typically once a month. Ashley is very punctual,...

Angela G.

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Sage P.


Costa Mesa, CA

$34-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays And Some Weekends

I am experienced in caring for all ages, from infants to the elderly, including special needs populations. I am responsible and hold several emergency care and lifesaving credentials that are available upon request. I'm also very reliable and communicative. I have my own transportation and if needed am wiling to transport...
Sage can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She's very responsible, kind, and knows what she's doing. Although she is young in comparison to other babysitters, she is still just as reliable and is fantastic with kids. She's very fun loving and she works very hard. I would most definitely recommend her, as...

Red K.

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Evelin R.


Costa Mesa, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hones And Reliable Babbysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I have 2 children of my own. My eldest son is 18years old and my daughter is 12 years old. I've been a single mother for most of my sons life and I have been able to adapt to everything related to children!
Evelin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My 2 big dogs warmed right up to Evelin. She was easy to talk to, listened to my directions, and asked good questions. She had no problem handling my large dogs. I will not hesitate to hire her again."

Meg C.

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Dandara D.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

A Parent's First Choice!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Dandara - I go by Danda as well :) I am 26 years old. I'm very caring, patient and responsible. I have over 5 years of experience with children of all ages. (newborn-teenager) I am also the oldest of five kids, so I can guarantee you that I know how to take good care of kids! I love doing arts and crafts,...
Dandara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dandara is the best nanny someone could have. She is caring, independent and very easy going. My kid loved to be babysat by her. Don't think twice, she is the best one!!"

Ana B.

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Sandra M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Full/Part-Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny who loves to take care of infants and toddlers. Some of the families I've worked with in the past would say I am a very nurturing, patient, and responsible person who enjoys taking care children. I'm very passionate about coming along side families and partnering with them in the upbringing of their...
Sandra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Words can't describe how amazing Sandra is as a nanny and as a human being. She helped us with two of our sons for almost 3 years. She's punctual, dependable, responsible, caring, proactive, and goes above and beyond what's expected in her role as a nanny. Both of...

Shannon G.

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Karen L.


Costa Mesa, CA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Profile for Karie L.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had huge success in raising a beautiful, bright & wise daughter over the last 26 years. She graduated with a BSN from Biola University. She now is a registered nurse for Scrips in San Diego. (What can I say I'm a proud mama!) I gained wisdom for parenting-nanny techniques through child rearing professionals such as Dr....
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was great! I needed a baby sitter last minute. I contacted Karen on a Friday and needed her the following Monday and she was willing to start that soon. She was on time and very communicative during the day and had the my place cleaned with all toys put away....

Kaitlin E.

Child care centers in Costa Mesa, CA

PACIFIC ACADEMY

PACIFIC ACADEMY

2987 MESA VERDE DRIVE E, COSTA MESA, CA

Starting at $2150/mo

Pacific Academy Costa Mesa Preschool provides an excellent experience for boys and girls ages 3 and 4. The trilingual program is designed to provide children with a diverse, exciting, and stimulating environment. Each class promotes learning through "hands-on" experiences. Projects and activities...

NOBIS PRESCHOOL-Costa Mesa

NOBIS PRESCHOOL-Costa Mesa

190 EAST 15TH STREET, COSTA MESA, CA

Starting at $1640/mo

Our program is centered on the belief that the first few years of a child’s life are critical for their developmental foundation and socialization. We believe that by providing a home-like environment that is safe, comfortable, and loving, a child’s creativity will be nurtured. The philosophy of...

A CHILD'S PLACE LEARNING CENTER, INC.

A CHILD'S PLACE LEARNING CENTER, INC.

1941 CHURCH STREET, COSTA MESA, CA

Starting at $1200/mo

At A CHILD’S PLACE LEARNING CENTER, INC., we believe each child is a unique individual and we strive to provide a loving, nurturing, and creative environment for all children. We are sensitive to their social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs and our focus is on developmentally appropriate...

Parentz View Child Care

Parentz View Child Care

3202 Montana Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA

Parentz View Child Care is a Large Licensed In Home Family Day Care located in Costa Mesa, in the Mesa Verde housing track. I've been in business for 11 years now. I originally started my daycare after having a bad experience with a Licensed provider where my daughter attended. After that ordeal I...

Mundo de Juguete

Mundo de Juguete

3136 Trinity Dr, Costa Mesa, CA

Offering care 24/7 Please call 714-791-1114

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Costa Mesa, CA

Marslina M.

5.0

Marslina was a wonderful sitter. She was responsible, reliable and took great care of my kids. They looked forward to her coming over. She engaged with them, played, built forts, took them to the park. A move made it so that we could no longer have her babysit anymore. Any family that works with...

- Care member

Delaney H.

5.0

Delaney helped us out with child care during a recent party, and she was amazing! She was very flexible/responsive, and made me feel comfortable with booking her from the start. She showed up as promised & on time, and was ready to work! Delaney brought another trusted sitter & together they...

- Autumn K.

Cristina T.

5.0

Cristina is absolutely incredible in every way. We were fortunate enough to meet her on a trip and have her help us with our newborn almost everyday. She was amazing with him and made us feel so safe and comfortable. She is a joy to be around, she is gentle and sweet and knows what she is doing. We...

- Hallie S.

Ashley S.

5.0

Ashlee is absolutely incredible. She started caring for my son when he was 7 mos. old. He is now 18 mos. and loves her like she is a part of the family. She spent 6 mos. watching him full time while I was working and we are lucky to still have her help us part time now that I'm home. Ashlee is the...

- Jeni J.

Miriam E.

5.0

Miriam has been part of our crew for almost 4 years and has been an extension of the family with our two littles. She is so loving and pours her heart and soul into making sure the little ones are taken care of. We are going to miss her dearly as we transition to school!

- Care member

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Ratings for Costa Mesa, CA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Child Care Providers in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 162 reviews of the 329 listed child care providers.